Table-I.
Causes of Short Stature.
| Condition | Number of patients (Total N = 70) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| GH deficiency | 48 | 69 |
| Vitamin D deficiency* | 44 | 63 |
| Primary hypothyroidism | 06 | 09 |
| Panhypopituitarism | 04 | 06 |
| IUGR | 03 | 04 |
| Steroid related stunting of growth | 03 | 04 |
| Iron deficiency anemia | 02 | 03 |
| Turner Syndrome | 01 | 01 |
| Premature ovarian failure | 01 | 01 |
| Achondroplasia | 01 | 01 |
| Primary adrenal insufficiency | 01 | 01 |
| Central adrenal insufficiency | 01 | 01 |
| Central hypothyroidism | 01 | 01 |
| Lipid storage disease | 01 | 01 |
*
Vitamin D deficiency was seen in most patients along with other endocrine abnormalities, therefore the sum of all these conditions does not correspond to total number of patients.